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engrossing

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

engrossing

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engrossing is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, engrossing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofengrossing

1verb
  • To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
  • To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

    Synonyms: "corner the market"

  • To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
  • To completely engage the attention of.

    Example: "She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."

  • To thicken; to condense.

    Synonyms: inspissate

  • To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
  • To amass.

    Synonyms: amound, hoard

1noun
  • The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.
1adjective
  • Utterly consuming one's time and attention.

    Synonyms: absorbing, fascinating

    Example: "an engrossing documentary"

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